We all know the media focuses on bad stuff. However, the web provides an ideal platform for sharing good news, and there are a number of sites dedicated to delivering positive news. Here are five of the larger sites; some even let you share you own stories! . . . Continue reading Good news in the news: five plus sites present the positive side
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 So much good is going on in the world – yet the media, and so many individuals, tend to focus on the negative. Many people, especially in the U.S., start and end their days listening to or watching the news, and stressing and upsetting themselves because of the constant barrage of negativity. Imbibing negativity in the form of the media is particularly pervasive at night, when we would best be served by unloading the cares of the day, rather than assuming more, and in the morning, when filling ourselves with positive thoughts and focusing on the good can determine our mindset and how we go through the day. . . . Continue reading On sharing good news Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884. In honor of her birthday, here’s a list of 10 books about her life, thoughts, and work. . . . Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt: 10 books for her birthday Women and women’s issues are generally overlooked or trivialized in the mainstream media, as is the ability of women to lead positive change in the world. Why this is, and the effect the dearth of women in the media has on our culture and thinking, will be the topic of other posts. For now, I’d like to present 10 (plus one) substantial sources of news about women. . . . Continue reading Women in the news: 10+ sites providing substantial news about women We often commend technology’s ability to serve us information instantly – at least if we’re in range of an Internet connection or mobile signal. What we often overlook, especially in the U.S., is the ability we have to gather news and perspectives not just from our friends, but from across the globe. How many actually go beyond the standard news sources in the United States to see what media in the rest of the world (or the overlooked media in the U.S.) are saying? Here are 10 sources of news and fresh perspectives from across the globe. . . . Continue reading Where do you get your news? 10 global sources |
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